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Chinese Mutual Aid Association Inc

Caseworker

Elgin, IL · On-site

$38K - $42K/yr

Job Type Full-time Description About Us Chinese Mutual Aid Association (CMAA) is a community-based 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting Chicagoland's diverse immigrant and refugee ...

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As of Jun 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for mutual aid in the United States is $25.26, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.94 and $31.49 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Mutual Aid job typically refers to voluntary, community-driven efforts where individuals or groups provide support to one another in times of need. These roles are often informal and based on solidarity rather than hierarchical structures, focusing on sharing resources, skills, and labor. Mutual Aid work can include food distribution, housing support, disaster relief, and other essential services that meet urgent community needs. Unlike traditional jobs, these roles are often unpaid or rely on donations and collective contributions to sustain efforts.

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To thrive in a Mutual Aid Coordinator role, you need strong organizational skills, experience in community outreach or social work, and a solid understanding of resource distribution strategies. Familiarity with volunteer management software, database systems, and sometimes basic case management certifications may be required. Excellent communication, empathy, and problem-solving abilities help individuals excel in coordinating efforts and supporting diverse community needs. These competencies ensure efficient resource delivery, foster community trust, and make a positive impact in often fast-paced and evolving support environments.

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A typical day for a Mutual Aid Coordinator involves communicating with community members to assess needs, organizing and distributing resources such as food or supplies, and coordinating volunteers for outreach efforts. You may also manage donation tracking, update records in management systems, and collaborate with local organizations to streamline support. Flexibility is key, as priorities can shift rapidly based on emerging community needs. The role offers the rewarding challenge of making a tangible difference while working closely with volunteers and those in need.

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Chinese Mutual Aid Association Intern

Chinese Mutual Aid Association Intern

Chinese Mutual Aid Association Inc

Chicago, IL • On-site

$15.50 - $20.50/hr

Internship

Posted 2 days ago

Job description

Job Type
Internship
Description
About Us
Chinese Mutual Aid Association (CMAA) is a fast-paced, community-based, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. CMAA serves the needs, promotes the interest, and enhances the well-being of diverse immigrant and refugee communities across Metropolitan Chicago through social services, advocacy, educational programming, and support for clients of all ages.
Founded by refugees fleeing the wars in Southeast Asia in 1981, CMAA is uniquely qualified to serve Chicago's immigrant communities. Today, CMAA has evolved into a pan-immigrant social services agency, serving clients from over 40 countries representing Asia, Africa, Eastern Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East. CMAA empowers our clients by ensuring our leadership, staff, and programming mirror the community we serve. CMAA's diverse team collectively speaks over 20 languages and shares many of our clients' countries of origin. Today, 72% of CMAA staff and 100% of our executive team identify as a person of color. Located in Uptown's historic "Asia on Argyle" corridor, CMAA's long-standing connection with the community has allowed us to remain a trusted, culturally competent, and reliable resource for Chicago's northside immigrant communities.
Chinese Mutual Aid Association provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Job Description
Chinese Mutual Aid Association (CMAA) is accepting applications for internships for school credit or work experience. CMAA is a social services non-for-profit organization serving low-income, immigrant, and refugee populations in the Chicagoland area. The job responsibilities are, but not limited to, client information management, data input, gathering surveys, interacting directly with clients and client needs.
Requirements
Please make sure to attach a cover letter and note the following preferences:
Is this for school credit? (If yes, please have your internship supervisor contact information and internship requirements ready).
Is there a particular department that you are interested in working with?
What would be your preferred start date and end date?
What days of the week and what time of day would you be available to work at one of our office locations?

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